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Kenya is a country in East Africa known for its athletic prowess, with notable individuals such as Sabastian Sawe breaking marathon records. Recently, Sawe returned home to a hero's welcome after becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. This achievement has sparked celebrations in Kenya, where officials welcomed him back at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meanwhile, President William Ruto has faced backlash for his comments on Nigerian English, and Kenya's athletes have continued to dominate international marathons, with John Korir and Sharon Lokedi winning the Boston Marathon. Additionally, women in Kenya are defying fishing taboos due to climate change affecting Lake Victoria, and a Kenyan firm has laid off over 1,000 workers after losing a contract with Meta. Furthermore, World Athletics has blocked athlete transfer requests to Turkiye, and there are plans to boost nuclear power generation in Asia and Africa due to the Iran war's global energy shock.

Last updated: May 3, 2026

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London Marathon sets record after 1.8% of UK adult population applies for 2027 race

Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms driving up costs for the poorest

Marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in Kenya

'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations

How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon

Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English

Kenya’s John Korir, Sharon Lokedi win Boston Marathon on record-breaking day

Kenyan women defy fishing taboos as climate change threatens Lake Victoria

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

Kenyan firm sacks more than 1,000 workers after losing Meta contract

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